Neptune Krill Oil Effective for Athletes, as well
As a reader of the SuppVersity, you already know about the positive effects of Krill Oil on blood lipids and glucose homeostasis. A very recent investigation into its effect in trained athletes (rowers) revealed significant effects on exercise recovery at only 1g/day. The polish scientists ( Scarpansca. 2010 ) report: Exercise significantly increased values of SOD, TNF-α and TBARS in both groups, but recovery levels of TBARS were significantly lower in athletes receiving Krill oil compared with the control group. Figure 1: Training schedule in the week preceding blood sample collection before, and after the supplementation period; volume in minutes per day ( Scarpansca. 2010 ) Interestingly, supplementation had no effect on antioxidant enzymes, TNF-α and serum lipid profiles . So, there appear to be various reasons for very different parts of the public to consume, or rather supplement, with Krill Oil : Of yet, we know it does improve blood lipids for the ordinary couch potato o...